MPs tell No 10: frontbenchers could quit over disability benefits plan

No 10 held discussions with MPs this week but did not provide any detail about the proposed benefit changes. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

No 10 has been told it could face frontbench resignations if it follows through with plans to freeze some disability benefits – a move that would require a vote in parliament.

The government has been told that more than one minister as well as parliamentary aides could quit if No 10 opts for a freeze on a disability benefit known as personal independence payment (Pip) for some claimants.